Features - Real World Records

7 East African artists performing at this year’s Ongala Music Festival

Named after the late Remmy Ongala, the event showcases exciting new East African talent.

Fri, 09 August 19

David Hutcheon explores the significance of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's iconic show at WOMAD in 1985.

Wed, 31 July 19

American photographer Saul Leiter's work features on the cover of an upcoming Real World release.

Tue, 06 August 19

The British Library Archive have been recording artists at the WOMAD Festival for over 30 years.

Sun, 04 August 19

9Bach reflect on 10 years as a band, and adapting Welsh folk music on their debut album.

Wed, 14 August 19

Les Amazones d'Afrique's new single introduces the band's new members: Niariu, Boy Fall & Jon Grace.

Fri, 12 July 19

We set you on the right track with ten great tips for this year's WOMAD Festival.

Fri, 05 July 19

WOMAD Select was a series of recordings capturing unique artists from across the world in performanc...

Fri, 21 June 19

A blog by Sheila as part of Real World Tales, marking the label's 25th anniversary in 2014.

Tue, 30 April 19

Music journalist Campbell Stevenson takes a look at the relationship between musicians and family.

Tue, 02 April 19

A brief introduction to the music of the Sufi mystics.

Wed, 06 March 19

Exploring the lyrics of songs from the debut album by Les Amazones d'Afrique

Fri, 01 March 19

The Gloaming's third album opens with a song based on a poem of the same name by Liam Ó Muirthile.

Tue, 26 February 19

Music journalist Michael Hann takes a look at the process of creating The Gloaming 3

Wed, 20 February 19